Auntie June 198 x 365

Mom called tonight to say Auntie June died. Auntie June taught me the secret to lump-free mashed potatoes. Mash the potatoes (electric mixer ok), add some butter, mash some more. Add milk when the potato mixture is smooth, never before. She had a lot of opinions, but had great advice.

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Indigo Bunting said…
This is a beautiful portrait/story. But can I quietly say I love lumpy mashed potatoes?
4/1/07, 2:46 PM
Bridgett said…
Sounds like my grandma.

I like them lumpy, too. But not my gravy.
4/1/07, 8:15 PM
Cedarwaxwing said…
not me, I like mine smooth. Although I don't mind a few skins.
4/1/07, 10:37 PM
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